Poll vs Referendum vs Vote

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Poll

Top 1000 (muito comum) C1 noun

Referendum

Formal Top 5000 (bastante comum) C1 noun

Vote

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Mais formal: Referendum

	Poll	Referendum	Vote
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/pəʊl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pəʊl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌrefəˈrendəm/","/ˌrefəˈrendə/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌrefəˈrendəm/","/ˌrefəˈrendə/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/vəʊt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/vəʊt/"]/
Significado	A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions.	A vote where people decide on a specific issue.	To choose one option in an election or decision.
Exemplo	The latest poll shows that the incumbent candidate is leading by 10 points.	The country held a referendum to decide whether to remain in the international union.	It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard.
Registro	Neutro	Formal	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	C1	B1
Classe gramatical	noun	noun	noun
Colocações	local, national, nationwide, carry out, conduct, do, confirm something, find something, indicate something, numbers, rating, results, in the polls, be ahead in the polls, be behind in the polls, a lead in the polls, presidential, go to, open, close, at the polls	planned, proposed, popular, conduct, hold, put something to, show something, approve something, fail, proposal, campaign, process, in a/​the referendum, referendum on, the result of a referendum	electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, have, get, give somebody, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence, electoral, majority, huge, have, hold, put something to the, go to somebody/​something, fall, increase, by vote, vote against, vote for, change your vote, force a vote (on something), a vote of confidence
Antônimos	consensus, agreement	appointment, delegation	abstain, ignore
Erros comuns	Confused with 'pole' — 'poll' is about opinions, 'pole' is a long stick., Using 'polls' as a verb incorrectly — it should be used primarily as a noun., Misunderstanding the context — not all surveys are called polls.	Confused with 'referenda' when referring to multiple instances., Using it in informal settings where simpler terms are more appropriate., Mispronouncing the word due to its formal nature.	'Vote for' confusion with 'vote against' (the opposite)., Using 'voted' instead of 'vote' when talking about the action in the present., Confusing 'vote' as a noun and verb without context.
Notas de uso	Use 'poll' when discussing surveys or public opinions. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like news articles or casual conversations. Avoid using it for informal questions that don’t involve structured responses.	Use 'referendum' in political or formal contexts. It's not commonly used in casual conversation.	Use 'vote' in discussions about elections, polls, or decisions. Avoid using it in very casual contexts unless referring to informal votes, like in a classroom.

Perguntas frequentes: Poll vs Referendum vs Vote

Qual é a diferença entre Poll, Referendum e Vote?

Poll: A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions. Referendum: A vote where people decide on a specific issue. Vote: To choose one option in an election or decision.

Qual é mais formal: Poll, Referendum e Vote?

Referendum é a mais formal entre elas.

Poll, Referendum e Vote estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Poll: C1, Referendum: C1, Vote: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Poll, Referendum e Vote?

Poll: noun, Referendum: noun, Vote: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Poll: The latest poll shows that the incumbent candidate is leading by 10 points. Referendum: The country held a referendum to decide whether to remain in the international union. Vote: It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard.

Posso usar Poll, Referendum e Vote de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Poll, Referendum e Vote são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.